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Tuesday, January 3, 2012

As this Mama has gotten smarter through the years (or lazier, you decide) we'vestarted taking our long break in the winter months while Mama is working MOREand LATER hours at her Kohl's job, so that she has a chance to sleep once in awhile, plus we don't end up frustrated by trying to stay on schedule while theseason gets busier and busier. So, we've been on break since the week ofThanksgiving and we've LOVED it!Now, before you think I've got and thrownall caution to the wind and that my children are irreparably and irrevocablydamaged, let me also add this. We've done lots of hands on learning, lots ofreading, lots of enjoying family time, and lots of projects. All interspersedwith tons of Christmas music, movies and activities. We've done puzzles andgames, played outside while the weather was nice (and even when it wasn't) we'vebaked, cooked and crafted our way through the season. We've even thrown in arandom math or grammar lesson as the whim struck. And yes, at least one of myboys ASKED for school work so he wouldn't get behind. Can I get an "AMEN"?Soa quick update on each of the boys and I'll close. (I'm working on not being solong winded, wish me luck) David is in the 9th grade and enjoying theopportunity to pick his own projects. Right now he's working his way through theFamous Men of Greece book and the Greenleaf Guide to the same. He's LOVING it!!Next up, Famous Men of Rome. Earlier this year, he memorized the entire firstbook of Genesis. I should mention that I'm loving this curriculum as well. Hegets to pick the projects, but they are all appropriate, Bible based, Godfearing choices. Patrick is working through his My Father's World Creation tothe Greeks package, but he and I had a rough start this year, so we may need togo back and redo some of the lessons. His writing, grammar and math areexcelling, so I'm thrilled about that! Derek is coasting through his 1st gradeyear, and while he LOVES to be read to, and to spend hours poring over books, heis still showing little interest in actually learning to read for himself.However, I am not worrying over it, he will read when he is ready. Hishandwriting/scissors skills are improving recently, as if his fine motor skillsare finally catching up to his gross motor skills.So truly, good news on all fronts and that's always a good feeling. I'll post more later about some of the projects and activities we enjoyed over the break, along with some pictures.Thanks for your support!Blessings,Kristy